Clinical Engineering Contracts Manager

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Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital

Town: Brighton

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 28/04/:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forward and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint a Contracts Manager within the Clinical Engineering Department. This is a new role requiring qualities of good Business Administration within a Technical environment.

The postholder will support the Clinical Engineering Manager as part of a Trust-wide assurance for the safe management of patient connected medical devices.

To function as the Trust Wide Contracts Manager and be responsible for setting up and managing all relevant medical device contracts. This will be in collaboration with Clinical Divisions.

To ensure consistent processes and to align contracts where possible across the organisation.

The postholder consults regularly with clinical and other technical staff. The postholder will collaborate with colleagues across sites as required and be flexible to ensure a cohesive approach with the wider internal clinical and corporate teams.

Main Duties of the Job

Provide trust-wide responsibility for the management of all Clinical Engineering Service contracts.

Ensuring contract service management is professionally supported by effective administrative services that comply with all legislative, Trust, and contractual requirements.

Provide line management support to the Service Contracts Administrator.

Regular meetings with the Clinical Engineering Manager and Team Leaders to ensure all information required is collated correctly.

Provide monthly indicators of contract spend and statistics for renewals.

Consult with service-specific Clinical Engineering staff to ensure smooth management and delivery of contracted services and to assist them in problem-solving and the implementation of remedial action.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate supplier KPI targets are monitored in collaboration with procurement.

Function as the Trust representative on professional networks associated with subject areas managed.

Identify commercial opportunities for service development and contribute to subsequent business plans.

Responsible for ensuring best value in all commercial contracts.

Responsible for alignment of contracts wherever possible.

Working for Our Organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Please see attached JD and person specification for full details of the role and to fully explain the main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification Experience and Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent demonstrated level of skills and experience.
• GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English, maths, science.
• Demonstrable experience of Database systems and the ability to use/export the data for reporting purposes.
• Business Administration Level 4.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Skills

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Demonstrable experience of Database systems and the ability to use/export the data for reporting purposes.
• Should have experience of working under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy and quality of your role.

Important Information for Applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.